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Paris
PA-rihs
Paris (name) means the capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture. Example: “They spent their anniversary in Paris.”
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The capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
"They spent their anniversary in Paris."
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In Greek mythology, the Trojan prince whose abduction of Helen sparked the Trojan War.
"Paris fell in love with Helen of Troy."
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Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English Parys, Paris, from Old French Paris, from the Late Latin name of an earlier settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum ("Lutetia of the Parisii"), from Latin Parīsiī, a Gaulish tribe, from Transalpine Gaulish *parios ("cauldron"), from Proto-Celtic *kʷaryos, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷer-. It is a doublet of Parizh.
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the City of Light
the French capital
the City of Love
Rhymes for Paris
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What does “Paris” mean?
The word “Paris” means the capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
How do you pronounce “Paris”?
“Paris” is pronounced PA-rihs (/ˈpæɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Paris” in a sentence?
Here is “Paris” used in a sentence: “They spent their anniversary in Paris.”
What part of speech is “Paris”?
“Paris” is a name.
Is “Paris” a common word?
“Paris” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Paris” have?
“Paris” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the capital city of France, known as a global center of art, fashion, and culture.
Why is Paris called the City of Light?
Paris earned the nickname 'the City of Light' (La Ville Lumiere) partly because it was an early adopter of street lighting, and partly for its role as a centre of ideas during the Enlightenment. Today the name also evokes the city's glittering monuments and nightlife, from the Eiffel Tower to its floodlit boulevards.
What is Paris known for?
Paris is famous as a global centre of art, fashion, food, and culture. Landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame, while the city is home to leading fashion houses and celebrated cafes and cuisine. It draws millions of visitors a year and is often called one of the world's most romantic cities.
Is Paris the capital of France?
Yes. Paris is the capital and largest city of France, and the seat of its national government. It sits on the River Seine in the north of the country. As well as being the political capital, it is France's main hub for business, culture, education, and tourism.
What is the population of Paris?
The city of Paris proper has roughly two million residents, but its wider metropolitan area is home to over ten million people, making it one of the largest urban regions in Europe. Figures vary depending on whether you count just the city limits or the surrounding suburbs known as the Ile-de-France.
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